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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1996 THE DISPATCH AND THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS Dl 2 LfOD(o GARB ft 1 Reinsdorf won't budge on players service time issue But because of the strike, 21 of 28 votes are needed to approve an agreement, meaning eight teams could block a settlement. Players and owners have settled on most of the central economic issues, such as a luxury tax, leaving only two major economic topics outstanding: The structure for determining whether the contract will extend through 2001. Management's desire to have three-man panels decide salary arbitration cases for-the entire length of the deal. The sides agree there will be a luxury tax in 1997, 1998 and 1999 and no tax in 2000. NEW YORK (AP) With Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf opposed to giving players service time, momentum toward a baseball labor deal came to a halt Tuesday.

Union head Donald Fehr and management negotiator Randy Levine didn't meet at all Tuesday. Levine spent the day in his office and spoke by phone with about a dozen owners. "We're anxiously waiting," said Fehr, unsure when the next meeting will take place. According to two owners who spoke on condition they not be identified, it appears most teams would support a deal giving players ser vice time for the 75 regular-season days wiped out by the 1994-95 strike if the union releases teams from legal damages they may have caused during the walkout. Several owners and management officials, all speaking on the condition they not be identified, said Reinsdorf was opposed to that tradeoff and some said he was trying to get other teams to support his position.

If service time is granted, White Sox pitcher Alex Fernandez and catcher Chad Kreuter would become eligible for free agency after this season. "I don't want to comment on anything about labor," Reinsdorf said at Comiskey Park before the White Sox played the New York Yankees. Union officials repeatedly have said there will not be a deal unless players get service time. "If your object is to leave permanent scars and exact permanent retribution, you fight over this issue," Fehr said. "If you want peace, you don't." While Levine, in the words of one management official, attempted to get his "ducks in order," management lawyer Rob Manfred met with union official Lauren Rich in what was described as a technical session.

Levine has said the sides are within "striking distance" of a deal. Todd Mizener staff Defending Quad City Classic champion D.A. Weibring contemplates a question during a press conference Tuesday at Oak-wood Country Club. Weibring blows horn for QCC TEEING IT UP TOM JOHNSTON people come out and spend the day, they come back." To support the community-oriented event that keeps getting stronger and stronger. And in the process make Weibring proud to be an Illinois boy.

On the field: Twenty-one more golfers have been added to the 1996 QCC field with Chip Beck, Robert Gamez, Brett Ogle, Dicky Pride and former Quad-City winner Joey Sindelar heading the latest commitments. Of the newest group in the field, John Adams (64th) is the top money-winner. Beck checks in at 67th and Pride, a member of the QCC charity team, is the only other in the top 100 at 96th. "We're more than satisfied with the field; we're a 156-man field and we only have 112 commitments," said Hougham, whose top money-winner in the field in No. 26 Woody Austin.

"We still have 48 or 50 guys coming in (with some being bumped) and most of the guys who will be committing now are going to be a little higher (on the money list) than the people who have committed early. "Even if we don't get anybody else, I think we have a better field now than we did last year. I don't think we have anything to complain about at all." Added Nicholson emphatically and correctly, "We're going to have world-class players here, period," he said. And that's where playing the name game can get tricky. You look at whose in the field and PLEASE SEE D.A., D5 -I John Elbers II staff Monmouth's J.P.

Machado kneels by the Big in the middle of Illinois' Memorial Stadium. He hopes when the season ends he'll be wearing an on a letter jacket. Machado trying to sew up Monmouth's first Illini letter Forget ritzy public relations firms or full-blown media blitzes. The Quad City Classic golf tournament already has its best spokesperson in its back pocket. That would be defending and the only three-time Quad-City champ D.A.

Weibring. Tuesday at Media Day that officially kicked off the stretch run to the Sept. 9-15 PGA event at Oakwood Country Club, Weibring was just short of gushing about the tournament. "You do have a wonderful event here," were the first words out of Weibring's mouth as he addressed the media as loquaciously as he addresses his golf ball. "I'm really happy that John Deere is involved (as presenting sponsor) in the tourney." Weibring, a Quincy native, who possesses Midwest gracious-ness and shows it off proudly as he speaks about his home state, is more than willing to talk up the QCC to anybody who will listen.

And that's anybody from professional golfers to media types cashing in on a free round of golf and a meal. "I encourage you to look at the sponsors and the community," he said, with a sense of urgency that made you listen and want to pitch in any way you can. "This is your event. "I think things are real bright." And that's the same message tournament director Kym Hougham and volunteer chairman Todd Nicholson want to emphasize as well. "It's important for people to realize that this is a community event, you can even use the word said Nicholson.

"When the non-golfer comes out, they're coming out for a spectacle, for Duck Soup and the entertainment, the crowds, because it's a nice day. They're just there to have fun. "The bottom line is that it's just flat-out fun out here. When Huskers' LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Riley Washington, a backup receiver last season while facing murder charges, and two other players have left a Nebraska team that hopes to claim an unprecedented third straight national title.

Washington was one of four players whose brushes with the law brought intense scrutiny of the Cornhuskers last season. The other three running back Lawrence Phillips, defensive tackle Christian Peter and cornerback Tyrone Williams all were NFL draft Millard to hoop it up in Italy CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) Former Iowa center Russ Millard, a second-round draft pick of the Phoenix Suns, has signed a contract to play pro basketball in Italy. Millard, of Cedar Rapids, signed a one-year pact to play for Pallacanestro, a team in Varese. The 6-foot-9 Millard, who averaged 13.7 points and seven rebounds for the Hawk-eyes last year, practiced with his new team on Russ Millard Monday. MiUard's NBA rights still belong to Phoenix.

"He's planning on being there for the season," said Carole Harder, Millard's legal guardian who lives in Cedar Rapids. "He'll come back to Phoenix next year." The Suns helped Millard get the job in Italy. Jerry Colangelo, president and chief executive officer of the Suns, has family ties to the Italian team's owners, according to James Bryant, Millard's agent. 'He wanted to play basketball this year instead of sitting on the Carole Harder, Russ Millard's agent Phoenix reportedly has 13 players with no-cut contracts for 1996-97, with only 12 roster spots available. The Suns also have salary cap problems, Bryant said, and feared losing Millard's rights if they cut him this year.

Instead of waiting for an opening in Arizona, Millard accepted the offer from Italy. "He was real excited. He wanted to play basketball this year instead of sitting on the bench," Harder said. Bryant declined to reveal financial terms of the contract, but Americans can earn anywhere from $50,000 to $200,000 in Europe, depending on the team. TOPS ON TV Tennis: Pilot Pen International, semifinal round, at New Haven, ESPN, 12:30 p.m.

Baseball: New York Yankees at Chicago White Sox, WGN, 1 p.m. Baseball: Houston Astros at Montreal Expos, ESPN, 6:30 p.m. Baseball: Cleveland Indians at California Angels, ESPN, 9:30 p.m. Legion baseball: Replay of Morton vs. Moline, Cox-38, 8 p.m.

TOPS ON RADIO Baseball: Chicago Cubs at New York Mets, WGEN 1500-AM, 104.9-FM, 6:30 p.m. Baseball: Los Angeles at St. Louis, WRMJ 120.3-FM, 7 p.m. EYE ON THE ILLINI JEFF WENDLAND you back. You don't have to be spectacular, you just have to do the job you're supposed to do on every Play." And as it stands now, Machado and Necastro are running neck-and- neck, according to offensive coordinator Paul Schudel.

"Both guys have looked good in early practices and they both did a lot of work in the weight room," said Schudel. And for Machado to do much more in the weight room is amazing in itself. The 6-foot-4, 304-pound sophomore owns the third highest combined lift total in Illinois history at 1,430 pounds (625 squat, 385 power PLEASE SEE MACHADO, D2 tence for disturbing the peace in a case that involved him grabbing a woman around the neck in a bar. Osborne also said senior defensive tackle Larry Townsend and redshirt freshman punter Andy Bi-lanzich will not be back, and senior linebacker Larry Arnold might leave the team. Osborne declined to give details about Townsend and Arnold.

Townsend had nine tackles in 17 games over three years. He was limited to five games last season by a knee injury. CHAMPAIGN To earn a starting spot on the University of Illinois offensive line, J.P. Machado doesn't have to be spectacular. In fact, the Monmouth High School graduate looks at it more in the terms of not being noticed in his battle with redshirt freshman Chip Necastro for the starting left tackle spot on the 1996 Illini squad.

"It's really a case of coming out to practice every day and making sure you don't make mistakes," Machado said. "It's when you make mistakes that you are noticed, and that's when the coaches will drop cate Cole. "Mr. Cole chose to leave Nebraska and we have not been able to find him," Assistant County Attorney Dave Stempson said. "I'm not real optimistic." Osborne has consistently said he believes the player is innocent.

"We were all waiting for the trial because that will prove that Riley was innocent," Osborne said. "If (Cole) doesn't show in the Sept. 9 trial, from what I hear, the charges will be dropped." Washington had three receptions slate soiled again; 3 leave football team picks. Phillips left early at Osborne's urging. Washington, however, chose to leave the team, Osborne said Monday.

Washington, expected to graduate next week, pleaded innocent to shooting Jermaine Cole outside a convenience store Aug. 2, 1995. The case has been continued until next month and prosecutors said Tuesday they are not sure Washington will be tried for attempted second-degree murder because they have not been able to lo for 24 yards last season. Phillips's conviction for misdemeanor assault for an attack on a former girlfriend and his return to the team after a six-game suspension drew national attention. He was given probation and has signed with the St.

Louis Rams. Months earlier, Williams was charged with firing two shots into a car occupied by two people. Williams, now with Green Bay, faces trial next month. Peter, drafted by New England and released soon after, is appealing a 10-day sen THE BOTTOM LINE some flexibility in an injury-riddled infield. Second baseman Mark Lemke has a scratched cornea and shortstop Jeff Blauser has a broken left hand.

With Pendleton available to play third, manager Bobby Cox, if necessary, could move Chipper Jones to shortstop or the outfield. Snead wins rained out Toyota Invitational GLENWOOD, Md. (AP) J.C. Snead was declared winner of the $200,000 Toyota Invitational after the final round of the tournament was cancelled Tuesday because of rain. Snead shot a course record-tying 66 Monday to gain the first-round lead.

Amid a to train Tyson following the fighter's release from prison. Rush claims King promised but failed to "pay him $2,000 weekly plus bonuses, or a minimum of $100,000 per fight. Arrest warrant issued for Bengals' Copeland CINCINNATI (AP) A judge on Tuesday ordered an arrest warrant issued for Cincinnati Bengals defensive end John Copeland for failing to appear at a contempt hearing on why he hasn't paid $82,000 in child support. Copeland, the Bengals' No. 1 draft pick in 1993, did not appear at the Hamilton County Juvenile Court as ordered, after which Magistrate Allen Miller ordered the arrest steady drizzle, 3,000 fans showed up at the Cattain Creek Country Club and watched Snead collect seven birdies and one bogey.

Hale Irwin, the leading money winner on this year's tour, posted a first-round 71, good for a tie for third place. Trainer files suit against Tyson, King PHILADELPHIA (AP) A Philadelphia boxing trainer filed a breach of contract lawsuit this week against WBC heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and fight promoter Don King in U.S. District Court. Willie Rush, who is seeking unspecified monetary damages, alleges Tyson, King and two of King's agents reneged on a March 1995 deal for Rush Pendleton shipped back to Atlanta MIAMI (AP) Terry Pendleton will get another chance to win a World Series ring with the Atlanta Braves. The NL East leaders, trying to strengthen their bench, acquired Pendleton on Tuesday from the Florida Marlins for minor league outfielder Roosevelt Brown.

Pendleton played in two World Series losing both while with Atlanta from 1991 and 1994. He was the NL's most valuable player in 1991. For Florida this year, the 36-year-old third baseman hit .251 with seven homers and 58 RBIs In 111 games. He'll join the Braves in Philadelphia for today's game. The trade gives Atlanta Associated Press To the victor go the spoils PGA Championship winner Mark Brooks Is surrounded by autograph seekers as he arrives in Denver for this week's PGA stop, the International, which will be played Thursday through Sunday.

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